What I Learned from 2020

I pray you are all resting and beginning the new year with fresh perspectives and looking ahead to see how you can make a difference in 2021 and repeat the cycle of years past.

Every year, at 11:59 p.m. so many people eagerly wait those last 60 seconds for the clock to change to midnight and a new day to begin and a new year to start as if that one second of the old year changing to the new year will miraculously wipe away all the previously years problems and reset our lives. Don’t get me wrong…. I love the joyous feeling of a fresh start however let me provide some insight so that by the end of January, we are not right back to where we started, and we can sustain our joy all year long!

I learned a lot from 2020. What seemed so promising at the beginning of new decennium, such a powerful and whole number turned out to be a year of eye-opening experiences that should have us all reflecting on the people we have become. If you are the same person today you were a year ago, you missed a lifetime of lessons!

I learned that GOD is always in control. First and foremost.

I learned that grief needs to be expressed and not suppressed, it will manifest. Don’t let it overwhelm you.

I learned to never say never!

I learned that there are people who will show up for me, no matter what the situation was, to provide support in ways that have been unprecedented to us all because they love and respect our relationship. I, in turn, have made myself available for individuals whom I may have had minimal recent contact with but somehow this year, they needed me, and I was able to be there for them.

I learned that what I thought was important, really isn’t as important as it seemed.

I learned that the most precious gift I have is my family.

I learned to be selfless in ways that I never expected, expecting nothing in return because it mattered more to help someone else.

I learned that I cannot do it all, that I need to take time for myself. I will not break but I have bent and yielded so I had to pause to care for me and that was ok.

I learned that there is still so much hatred in this world, from people I least expected, but love outweighs it all. I will not allow hate to darken my heart.

I learned who my true friends are.

I learned the power of prayer. I have been praying for years. This year, I put God on speed dial, and he came through!

I learned not to take anything or anyone for granted. We can be here right now and gone this evening.

There were many, many things I learned, and I can keep going on. The most important lesson I must say I have learned is understanding myself. I took a hard look at ME and decided to change a few things about me and how I interacted with others. Having the world shut down gave us all the time and space to be reflective and I am happy to say I believe I used my time wisely on many fronts. Time will tell. 2021 will reflect what is in my heart and my relationships and interactions will be indicative of my lessons learned.

We are just getting started. There is much to be done. We still have the pandemic, and the election chaos is still going on for the next couple of weeks. While there are working resolutions for both happening now, these are areas I’m keeping my eyes on so I will be back to talk about it in the weeks to come.

Have a blessed day all!

I love you!